Q: Do I get a lawyer in the state a contract is signed or state of residence?
I resided in Virginia and moved to Louisiana. The other contract signer resides in Alabama and never has moved. The contract was signed in Virginia. I may be in need of a lawyer for a breach in contract. Which state do I need to seek a lawyer?
A: More information, as well as a review of the contract document itself, is needed. Two pieces of information would be (1) does the contract document identify a jurisdiction if litigation is instituted and (2) what is being transacted---i.e, is there enough happening in Louisiana such that you could litigate this in Louisiana. My suggestion is that since you are in Louisiana, then you should start by contacting a Louisiana contracts attorney to review the document and gather initial information as to why there might be a breach and said attorney can more intelligently advise how to proceed at this time. Good luck.
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